Primaris Retail REIT Announces February Distribution

Monday, February 14, 2011

Primaris Retail REIT Announces February Distribution16:38 EST Monday, February 14, 2011TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Feb. 14, 2011) - Primaris Retail REIT (TSX:PMZ.UN) announces today its February 2011 monthly distribution in the amount of $0.1016. Payment will be made on March 15, 2011 to holders of record as of February 28, 2011.In addition, Unitholders who elect to participate in the DRIP will receive a further distribution, payable in units, equal in value to 3% of each cash distribution reinvested by them. The price at which units will be purchased with such cash distributions is based on a weighted average trading price of units for the 20 trading days prior to the relevant distribution date, which is normally the 15th of each month. Those Unitholders wishing to enroll in the DRIP should contact the brokerage house or financial institution where their units are currently held and complete the required authorization form.Primaris Retail REIT owns 29 income-producing properties comprising approximately 11.1 million square feet located in Canada. Primaris Retail REIT is a TSX listed real estate investment trust (TSX:PMZ.UN). As of January 31, 2011, the REIT had 68,884,327 Units issued and outstanding (including Exchangeable Units).FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: John R. MorrisonPrimaris Retail REITPresident and Chief Executive Officer(416) 642-7860ORLouis M. ForbesPrimaris Retail REITExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer(416) 642-7810

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